Harbour Cities Veterinary Hospital

03/31/2025

Just a reminder that we will be closed for retail as of 2pm today!

03/28/2025

‼️Important notice to our clients‼️
We will be doing our hospital inventory count on Monday, March 31st! 📋
This means that for anyone with medications or food on hold, we kindly ask that your items be paid for by NOON on Monday! We will be CLOSED FOR RETAIL as of 2pm 💊🛍
We will be back to business as usual on Tuesday :)
Thank you for your understanding! ❤🐾

03/27/2025

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PLEASE NOTE : There have been several recent reports of parvovirus in the HRM.

Parvovirus (often referred to simply as parvo) is a highly contagious and deadly virus that affects puppies and unvaccinated dogs. It spreads through infected f***s, contaminated surfaces, and can even be carried by human shoes and clothing.

Signs you may see :

- Vomiting, often severe

- Bloody, smelly diarrhea

- Lethargy, weakness, "dull" demeanor

- Loss of appetite

- Fever or the opposite: low body temperature

Puppies and dogs with parvo usually look obviously unwell. This can happen quickly.

So how can you protect your pup?

VACCINATE! Make sure your puppy is up to date on vaccines. If you are unsure, check with your family veterinary team. PUPPIES NEED MORE THAN ONE SET OF VACCINES TO BE PROTECTED.

Avoid places like dog parks or pet stores until your pup is FULLY vaccinated. It can be hard resisting the urge to take your puppy to a dog park...we know! But it's far better to wait until it is safe.

Disinfect surfaces and wash hands well after handling other dogs.

Parvovirus can be a fatal disease.
If you suspect your puppy or dog has parvo, do not delay and seek veterinary care IMMEDIATELY—early treatment can save lives.

Help spread the word and keep our furry friends safe!

03/25/2025

"I found a tick on my dog, what do I do?!"😱🐜
A very common question this time of year! With the weather slowly getting warmer, we wanted to pass along some information on how to safely remove a tick from your cat or dog! ☀️

-The tick should be removed as soon as possible, with a specially designed tick remover (or tweezers as a last resort)
- Grasp the tick as close to your pets skin as you can (using the tool), and gently twist the tick. After twisting a couple times, slowly remove the tick from the skin
- If possible, store the tick in a sealed container for identification by your veterinarian!
- It is important to keep an eye on the bite location for a few days, monitoring for any bleeding, swelling, redness, or discharge

Tick-borne diseases are preventable with monthly parasite treatments! If you have any concerns about a tick bite, always reach out to your veterinarian for guidance! ❤

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀🇨🇮🍻

03/13/2025

March 13th is K9 Veterans day -- a day where we recognize the incredible contributions of military and service dogs! From the battlefields to search and rescue missions, to assisting law enforcement and being therapy companions - these dogs play an essential and unparalleled role. This day honors their sacrifices, hard work, and the invaluable services they provide 🇨🇦🐾❤

03/11/2025

Happy birthday Midnight!! 🥳 We hope you had a great day celebrating with your family ❤🐾

03/05/2025

Another patient birthday!! Happy 5th birthday to Clementine!❤ She wanted to show off all her awesome birthday presents. We hope you had an awesome birthday Clementine! ❤🍊

03/04/2025

Happy Birthday Pepper!!! 🎉🥳
We hope you enjoyed your party (and your cake)!! ❤

03/03/2025

Staff pet Norman is here for his annual exam today! ❤ With a little bit of gabapentin and a lot of moral support, he can do anything. Good job being brave, Norman! ❤🐾 🐈‍⬛

02/28/2025

Staff pets Mazie and Rocco wanted to show off their photoshoot this week! 🐾 Looking adorable as always, we love you Mazie & Rocco! ❤🥹

02/26/2025

“Spread love, not hate, let’s make kindness our trait!" ❤️🐾

02/25/2025

Today is World Spay Day!! ❤
Having your pet spayed is one of the best ways to ensure your friend will live a long, happy life! It also plays a part in reducing the number of homeless animals, and helps take pressure off of shelters and rescue organizations 🐕🐈‍⬛

02/24/2025

Happy Monday morning! We are open today and have lots of appointments available! Give us a call at 902-463-7610 to get booked in 🙂🐾

02/21/2025

Updated hours for Metro Animal Emergency Clinic ❤

**Attention**
Updated Hours

STARTING MARCH 4th, the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic is one step closer to being open around the clock every day. This is big news!

We're just one shift short of being open 24/7 again. It's been a long process, friends, but we're almost there. The Metro Animal Emergency Clinic is open and fully staffed around the clock every day except Wednesdays from 4pm until Thursdays at 8am. And we hope to have that last shift covered soon! We're proud to offer the skilled emergency services we always have and look forward to continuing to serve our community.

02/20/2025

Today is National Love Your Pet Day! Of course we love our pets every day of the year, but it's nice to have a special day dedicated to showing just how much we love and appreciate them! ❤ Some different ways to spoil your furry friends include having a party, having a spa day, having some favorite treats, or going toy shopping!
How are you spoiling your best friends today?? 🐾❤

02/18/2025

UPDATE: Owner has been found ❤
🔍 DO YOU RECOGNIZE ME ??? 🔎

This cute pup was found this morning off Dawson Street in Dartmouth. They are currently safe and warm but I'm sure would love to get back to their own home and family.

If you recognize this dog or have any information that would help us get them home, please contact our hospital by phone at 902-463-7610!